Hilti Tool Fleet Management customers can now receive loaner tools at no cost when their corresponding Tool Fleet Management tool is being repaired. The loaner service is an exclusive Hilti feature for qualifying Premium Tool Fleet Management customers. Whenever a covered tool goes in for calibration or repair, the Tool […]

On its Web site, Fritz-Pak has posted two instructional videos on the use of its Slick-Pak pumping products and Super Air Plus air-entraining admixture. A video on Fill Flow, which increases the volume and improves the flow of flowable fill, also known as controlled low-strength material (CLSM), will be added […]

The Quikrete Cos. has completely redesigned and upgraded its Web site, www.quikrete.com. With new features relevant to its contractor and homeowner customers, the site offers an optimized navigational design for faster and easier informational access. The home page showcases a new-product introduction area, a feature case-study summary and a seasonal […]

MK Diamond Products Inc. has acquired the Sawtec brand from Blastrac, NA. Sawtec will be marketed as a sub-brand of MK Diamond. The Sawtec brand provides contractors with a range of dust-free tools and grinding accessories for surface preparation and concrete repair. The Sawtec product line will include surface preparation […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced the availability of four new publications. They are “Guide for the Use of Volumetric-Measuring and Continuous-Mixing Concrete Equipment (304.6R-09),” “Guide for Cementitious Repair Material Data Sheet (364.3R-09),” “Guide for the Use of Polymers in Concrete (548.1R-09)” and “Report on Polymer-Modified Concrete (548.3R-09).” ? (248) […]

The ACI Foundation, a wholly owned, nonprofit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has announced the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2010-2011 academic year. The ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students and five scholarships for graduate students studying concrete. Funds […]

The American Concrete Institute is currently seeking presentations for sessions taking place during the ACI Spring 2010 Convention in Chicago on March 21-25, 2010. ACI Committee 118, Use of Computers, seeks presentations for its technical session, “Building Information Modeling in the Concrete Industry.” Participants are invited to submit abstracts on […]

Werk Industries, manufacturer of the WerkMaster Ultra Floor Systems line of hard-surface grinders and polishers, has formed a joint venture with Onyx Environmental Solutions to develop and market “WerkMaster powered by Onyx” solutions that will be powered by Onyx’s proprietary propane engine systems. Equipment and solutions will be available in […]

Jenny Products Inc. has introduced two compressor/ generator combination models. The K11HGA-17P-3000W features Jenny’s renowned “K” pump, a heavy-duty, single-stage cast-iron compressor pump. The unit is powered by an 11-horsepower Honda GX series OHV engine with electric start and produces 8.9 cfm at 100 psi or 8.6 cfm at 125 […]

The new Hyde Pivot Nozzle Wand is matched to medium-duty (up to 4,000 psi) pressure-washer guns used by commercial painters and homeowners. The head of the wand pivots 90 degrees, so there is no need to stoop, bend or kneel to get to hard-to-reach places. It has a robust design […]